If any of the Praja want to take a sabbatical from their current jobs and serve as a consultant to a government department, this might be an interesting opportunity. I am reproducing verbatim an email I received.
From: Member Secretary
Date: Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Subject: Government of Karnataka Launches-Jnana Fellowship Scheme 2011
Dear All,
Warmest Greetings from Karnataka Knowledge Commission.
Karnataka Jnana Aayoga (Karnataka Knowledge Commission) is a high
power commission constituted by Government of Karnataka under the
Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan.
To increase meaningful and sustained interface between public system
and citizens, Karnataka Jnana Aayoga in collaboration with Department
of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka is launching a scheme
called JNANA FELLOWSHIP. The Scheme aims at providing a space for
young professionals an opportunity to work with and for the public
system. Those wanting to be a part of the public system and have
passion to work with the public system on a short term assignment can
visit our website www.jnanaayoga.in. Please share this with other
young professionals in your contact.
Kindly note that the last date for sending the online application is
July 13, 2011
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Prof.M.K.Sridhar, Ph.D.
Executive Director and Member-Secretary
Karnataka Jnana Aayoga
(Karnataka Knowledge Commission)
Government of Karnataka
Vidhana Soudha
Bangalore- 560 233
Phone: 080- 2203 3297, 2225 0330
Fax: 080- 2234 2695
Website: www.jnanaayoga.in
Transforming Karnataka into a Vibrant Knowledge Society